Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 285, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 December 1914 — PROPER CREDIT FOR GRANDPA [ARTICLE]

PROPER CREDIT FOR GRANDPA

Happy Father Wanted Generous Contribution Entered Under the Proper Heading. When Mr. Otis returned from the office one afternoon, he was met at the door by his wife, who cried, excitedly: “Oh, Herbert, love, I received * lovely letter from father today ” “Yes," my dear?” queried be- “ Yes, dearest,” repeated Mrs. Otiß, enthusiastically, “he congratulates us 6n the birth of our baby.” ( “That’s good,” was the reply. “Yes,” went on Mrs. Otis, “and he says it will cost us more to live now babies are expensive.” “1* suppose that is true, dear,” assented' x the just jthink!” said the wife, joyfully, “father has sent us 8 check for J£DDO. Isn’t that just lovely ofvhim?” “I should say it was!” said Otis. “11l sit right down, dear? and thank him for his generous contribution to the Fresh Heir fund.”